Understanding Conventional and Adhesive
Dental Cements
Thursday, November 4, 2010
1:15pm-4:15pm (3 CE credits)
With the advent of adhesive
dentistry, new technologies have been incorporated for the cementation of
crowns and related restorations.We will provide a brief review of current cements, uses,
contraindications and modern cementation techniques.Having a better understanding of these concepts will enable
you to simplify your cementation technique and get a better grasp of the
indications for each cement.
Topics covered:
Clinical needs
Overview of
cements
Why cements fail
Clinical
decisions affecting cement choice
Bonding to
zirconia restorations
Recommended for...Dentists and Assistants.
Dr. Carlos Munoz -Viveros is a graduate of Universidad Nacional Pedro
Henriquez Urena in the Dominican Republic in 1978. In 1980, he received his Masters in Prosthodontics from
Indiana University. From 1982 to
1995, he served as Associate Professor and Research Coordinator at Indiana
University School of Dentistry.
From 1995 to 2004 he served as Director for the Center for Dental
Research at Loma Linda University. Dr. Munoz is a member of several national and
international organizations. He has authored over 50 scientific articles,
contributed to clinical dental texts and serves as journal reviewer for many
organizations. Currently Dr. Munoz-Viveros is Professor and Chair, Department
of Restorative Dentistry, SUNY at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine.